Crispy Cauliflower Tacos
Crispy coated cauliflower and fresh slaw are combined with a creamy sauce to make unforgettable tacos! If you love shrimp tacos, these will be your new favorite.
Ingredients
- Crispy Cauliflower
- ½ cup (125 mL) panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Asian Seasoning Mix
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1 egg white
- 1 small head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups/750 mL florets)
- Oil for spraying
- Slaw & Sauce
- 2 cups (500 mL) coleslaw mix
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ lime, juiced (1 tbsp/15 mL)
- ⅓ cup (125 mL) reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp (2 mL) Asian Seasoning Mix
- 8 6" (15-cm) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- Optional: Chopped peanuts
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Combine the panko, seasoning mix, and salt in a shallow bowl.
Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until foamy. Add a few florets at a time to the bowl; toss to coat. Add the florets to the panko mixture and coat. Repeat with the remaining florets. Transfer the florets to a sheet pan and spray them with oil.
Bake until the florets are crisp-tender and the crumbs are lightly browned, 15–18 minutes.
Combine the coleslaw mix, cilantro, green onions, and lime juice in a small bowl. Toss to combine.
For the sauce, combine the mayonnaise, honey, soy sauce, and seasoning mix in a small bowl.
Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds or until warm.
Fill each tortilla with about ¹/³ cup (75 mL) of the cauliflower mixture. Top with the slaw and drizzle with sauce. If you’d like, top with peanuts.
Yield:
- 4 servings
Nutrients per serving:
U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 5 g (includes 1 g added sugar), Protein 4 g
Cook's Tips:
To save some time, you can roast the cauliflower at 400°F (200°C) for 10–11 minutes in an air fryer.
Vegan Sauce: To make the sauce vegan, combine ½ cup (125 mL) smooth cashew, almond, or peanut butter, ¼ cup (60 mL) water, 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice, 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce, and ½ tbsp (7 mL) sugar.